Government Scholarships & Student Loans
Simplified rules for Post-Matric, Pre-Matric, Kanyashree, Oikyashree, Sikshashree, Aikyashree, and state Student Credit Cards.
Kanyashree Prakalpa
Unmarried girls aged 13-18 in WB
- •K1: Annual scholarship of Rs. 1,000 for girls aged 13-18
- •K2: One-time grant of Rs. 25,000 upon turning 18 (if unmarried and in education)
WB Student Credit Card
WB students admitted to higher education
- •Soft loan up to Rs. 10 Lakhs for higher education
- •Simple interest rate of 4% (6% for professional courses)
Samabyathi Scholarship
Minority community students in Class 1-8
- •Annual scholarship amount for minority students in primary/upper primary level
Oikyashree Scholarship
Minority students Class 9+ with family income < Rs. 2.5L
- •Monthly stipend for minority students from Class 9 onwards
- •Covers tuition and maintenance costs
Sikshashree Scholarship
SC/ST students in Class 5-8 in WB
- •Annual scholarship for SC/ST students in upper primary level
- •Prevention of school dropout
Aikyashree Scholarship
Minority students at all levels in WB
- •Consolidated scholarship covering pre-matric and post-matric minority students
- •Covers admission fees, tuition, maintenance allowance
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Meritorious students in WB with family income under Rs. 2.5 Lakhs/year
- •Monthly scholarship of Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 5,000 to cover education and maintenance costs (varies by level from HS to PG/professional)
Medhashree Scheme
OBC students in Class 5-8 with low family incomes in WB
- •Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 800 paid directly to the student's bank account to support schooling costs
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST & OBC
SC/ST/OBC students in Class 9-10 with low family incomes in WB
- •Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000 to cover tuition fees and book costs
Post-Matric Scholarship
SC/ST/OBC students pursuing college or technical diplomas in WB with family income < Rs. 2.5L/year
- •Monthly maintenance allowance and reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees (varies from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 12,000 per year depending on course type)
Minority Pre & Post-Matric Scholarships
Minority community students in WB with family income under Rs. 2 Lakhs/year
- •Annual stipend of Rs. 1,100 to Rs. 11,000 to cover admission fees, tuition fees, and maintenance costs
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Meritorious students in WB with family income under Rs. 2.5 Lakhs/year
- •Monthly scholarship of Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 5,000 to cover education and maintenance costs (varies by level from HS to PG/professional)
Medhashree Scheme
OBC students in Class 5-8 with low family incomes in WB
- •Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 800 paid directly to the student's bank account to support schooling costs
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST & OBC
SC/ST/OBC students in Class 9-10 with low family incomes in WB
- •Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000 to cover tuition fees and book costs
Post-Matric Scholarship
SC/ST/OBC students pursuing college or technical diplomas in WB with family income < Rs. 2.5L/year
- •Monthly maintenance allowance and reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees (varies from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 12,000 per year depending on course type)
Minority Pre & Post-Matric Scholarships
Minority community students in WB with family income under Rs. 2 Lakhs/year
- •Annual stipend of Rs. 1,100 to Rs. 11,000 to cover admission fees, tuition fees, and maintenance costs
National Scholarship Portal
Students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS backgrounds seeking scholarships
- •Centralized portal for 100+ central and state scholarships
- •Pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships
Gujarat Namo Lakshmi Yojana
Girl students in Class 9-12 in Gujarat government or recognized schools
- •Total scholarship of Rs. 50,000 over four years (Class 9 to Class 12)
- •Class 9 and 10: Rs. 10,000 per year (Rs. 500/month for 10 months based on attendance + remaining after passing board exam)